Joyride crash victim Jill Pirrie was ‘kindest person on earth’

Jill Pirrie, who was killed on Thursday after being struck by a Ford Ka driven by a teenage boy. Picture: Police Scotland

COURTNEY CAMERON

Published:13:10Updated:23:49Sunday 15 May 2016

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THE MOTHER of a nurse who was struck and killed by a car involved in a police chase has described her daughter as “the kindest person on earth”.

Jill Pirrie, 33, was making her way home from work at Edinburgh’s Royal Infirmary on Thursday evening when she was hit by a Ford Ka that was being pursued by officers.

The mother-of-one was treated at the scene but later died at the hospital where she worked.

Four people were traced on Friday in connection with the incident on Old Dalkeith Road. Police have not released details of their ages but reports have suggested they are all teenagers.

Ms Pirrie’s mother Brenda McDonald, 64, from Edinburgh, said the family would rally round to protect Jill’s five-year-old son. “Jill was loved by everyone who knew her, but most especially by her close family,” she said.

“We will miss her more than words can express. She was the kindest person on earth.”

Ms McDonald also said she wants to know “exactly what happened.

“I want every single detail and there is no way that I am going to allow things to be left like this,” she said.